Valentin Chaikin
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Valentin Chaikin is a former Soviet speedskater
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He set world record in 1,500 m
in Medeo in 1952, with the time 2:12.9, beating Hans Engnestangen
's previous record from 1939.
Long track speed skating
Speed skating is an Olympic sport where competitors are timed while crossing a set distance. It is also a sport for leisure. Sports such as short track speedskating, inline speedskating, and quad speed skating are also called speed skating...
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He set world record in 1,500 m
World record progression 1,500 m speed skating men
The World record progression 1,500 m speed skating men as recognised by the International Skating Union:-See also:* List of speed skating records* World record progression 500 m speed skating men* World record progression 1,000 m speed skating men...
in Medeo in 1952, with the time 2:12.9, beating Hans Engnestangen
Hans Engnestangen
Hans Engnestangen was a Norwegian speed skater and world champion. He held the world records on both the 500 and 1500 meter distance for more than ten years....
's previous record from 1939.